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Council chiefs argue for accountability

By Martin Ford | 28 June 2022

Senior officers have asked for greater accountability for the local government sector as part of ...

Councils struggling to meet fund deadline

By Martin Ford | 27 June 2022

Councils have warned ministers of their struggle to complete investment plans to unlock the UK Sh...

London Councils appoints new director

By Martin Ford | 27 June 2022

Piali Das Gupta has been announced as a new strategy director at the organisation.

Telford & Wrekin named Council of the Year at MJ Awards

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2022

Telford & Wrekin Council has claimed the biggest prize of the day at The MJ Achievement Awards 20...

Slough to overhaul finance team

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

Slough Council is to restructure its finance department in a bid to turn around its fortunes.

North Yorkshire unitary to inherit 'frightening' deficit

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

North Yorkshire’s new unitary council could inherit a budget deficit of £50m, it has been revealed.

National Care Service denounced as 'power grab'

By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

The National Care Service Bill unveiled by the Scottish Government has been denounced as a ‘power...

Scottish council chief to step down after 18 months

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

Netta Meadows will leave Scottish Borders Council in September.

Braintree confirms chief executive appointment

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

Braintree DC has appointed Dan Gascoyne as its new chief executive.

Planning reforms will 'erode public participation'

By Martin Ford | 22 June 2022

MPs have warned the role of councils and the public in planning are under threat from the Governm...